The Maiden Bank Murder Arrest and Confession of the Perpetrator.

Published: February 9, 1864

The Malden Bank robber and murderer has at length been arrested in the person of EDWARD W. GREEN, Postmaster of Maiden. GREEN has confessed the crime, and most of the stolen money has been recovered.

Green is 27 years old, and has a wife and one child and heretofore has borne a good character.

Boston, Monday, Feb. 8.

After the search of Green's person he was conduct ed into an adjoining room, where he was informed that he had been followed and watched for some time. Thereupon -- without any unusual emotion -- he confessed his guilt. He stated that on the day of the murder he visited the bank twice; the first time he found there a conductor, who left a pair of skates; the next time was at 11 1/2 o'clock. Immediately on entering he went into the directors' room, and seeing no one, drew his pistol -- a six-barrelled Smith & Wesson's revolver, placing the muzzle within a foot of young Converse's head and fired. the ball taking effect under or back of his ear. He instantly discharged a second barrel, the ball taking effect in Converse's temple, while his victim lay on the floor.

Alter the consummation of the deed he seized the bills in the drawer, about five thousand dollars, and went to his own office. He informed the persons present that a portion of the money was concealed in a piece of newspaper, in an old boot in the Post-office. Six hundred and fifteen dollars were found as he had directed. He further stated that the balance was secreted under the flooring in the attic of Volunteer Engine house, and on making search, three thousand four hundred and fifty dollars in Maiden Bank bills were found, making in all four thousand and sixty-nine dollars, This, with several sums paid by him, accounts for the whole amount stolen from the bank.

He also stated that the pistol was in a drawer at his boarding house, and. on going there, it was found.

Green was brought to this City and committed to the Tombs. The feelings of his wife on hearing of his arrest can better be imagined than described.